Too bad for bad report: and he that hath her, Endows a man but he. 2 Gentleman. You speak him far.2 1 Gentleman. I do extend him, sir, within himself; Crush him together, rather than unfold His measure duly.3 2 Gentleman. What's his name, and birth? 1 Gentleman. I cannot delve him to the root: His father Was call'd Sicilius, who did join his honour, 4 Against the Romans, with Cassibelan: Died with their swords in hand; for which their father 2 i. e. You praise him extensively, 3 My praise, however extensive, is within his merit. A glass that feated them; and to the graver, 2 Gentleman. I honour him But, 'pray you, tell me, Is she sole child to the king? 1 Gentleman. His only child. He had two sons, (if this be worth your hearing, 2 Gentleman. How long is this ago? 1 Gentleman. Some twenty years. 2 Gentleman. That a king's children should be so con: vey'd! So slackly guarded! And the search so slow, That could not trace them! 1 Gentleman. Howsoe'er 'tis strange, Or that the negligence may well be laugh'd at, 2 Gentleman. I do well believe you. 1 Gentleman. We must forbear; Here comes the gentleman, The queen, and princess. SCENE II.-The same. [Exeunt. Enter the QUEEN, POSTHUMUS, and IMOGEN. Queen. No, be assur'd, you shall not find me, daughter, After the slander of most step-mothers, Evil-eyed unto you: you are my prisoner, but Your gaoler shall deliver you the keys That lock up your restraint. For you, Posthúmus, 5 Formed their manners. I will be known your advocate: marry, yet The fire of rage is in him; and 'twere good, You lean'd unto his sentence, with what patience Posthumus. I will from hence to-day, Queen. Please your highness, You know the peril :— I'll fetch a turn about the garden, pitying The pangs of barr'd affections; though the king Imogen. [Exit QUEEN. Dissembling courtesy! How fine this tyrant Can tickle where she wounds!-My dearest husband, His rage can do on me: You must be gone Posthumus. My queen! my mistress! O, lady, weep no more; lest I give cause To be suspected of more tenderness Than doth become a man! I will remain The loyal'st husband that did e'er plight troth. Queen. Re-enter QUEEN. Be brief, I pray you: If the king come, I shall incur I know not How much of his displeasure: Yet I'll move him [4side. [Exit. Posthumus. Should we be taking leave As long a term as yet we have to live, Were you but riding forth to air yourself, When Imogen is dead. Posthumus. How! how! another? You gentle gods, give me but this I have, [Putting on the Ring. Cymbeline. Thou basest thing, avoid! hence, from my sight! If. after this command, thou fraught the court Thou art poison to my blood. Posthumus. The gods protect you! [Exit. And bless the good remainders of the court! Imogen. There cannot be a pinch in death O disloyal thing, That shouldst repair my youth; thou heapest A year's age on me! Imogen. I beseech you, sir, Harm not yourself with your vexation; I Am senseless of your wrath; a touch more rare3 Cymbeline. Past grace? obedience? Imogen. Past hope, and in despair; that way, past grace. Cymbeline. That mightst have had the sole son of my queen! Imogen. O bless'd, that I might not! I chose an eagle, And did avoid a puttock.9 Cymbeline. Thou took'st a beggar; wouldst have made my throne A seat for baseness? It is your fault that I have loved Posthumus: Cymbeline. What!-art thou mad? Imogen. Almost, sir; Heaven restore me!-'Would And pen her up. Queen. 'Beseech your patience:-Peace, Dear lady daughter, peace;-Sweet sovereign, 8 A more exquisite feeling. A kite. 1 Cattle-keeper. |